JERRY B. JENKINS
Dr. Jerry B. Jenkins, former vice president for publishing
and currently writer-at-large for the Moody Bible Institute of
Chicago, is the author of more than 170 books, including the
65,000,000-selling Left Behind series. Jerry Jenkins has been
awarded four honorary doctorates from Bethel College
(Indiana), Trinity International University (Illinois),
Colorado Christian University, and Huntington College
(Indiana).
The Rising, the 13th book in the Left Behind series, was a New
York Times best-seller. The Rising was the first in a trilogy
of books about what happened to the Left Behind characters
before the Rapture. The Regime, Book 14, released November 15,
2005, and The Rapture released June 6, 2006.
The last book in the Left Behind series, Kingdom Come released
April 2007 and hit #3 on the New York Times Bestseller List.
Jerry Jenkins and Tim LaHaye's most recent collaboration is
John's Story the first book in the new Jesus Chronicles series
from Putnam Praise. It debuted at #25 on the New York Times
Bestseller List. Riven, Jerry's standalone novel, will release
from Tyndale in March 2008.
Also the former editor of Moody Magazine, Dr. Jenkins's
writing has appeared in Time, Reader's Digest, Parade,
Guideposts, and dozens of Christian periodicals. Jerry Jenkins
and Tim LaHaye were profiled in a May 24, 2004 cover story in
Newsweek magazine entitled "The New Prophets of Revelation."
Jerry Jenkins's non-fiction books include as-told-to
biographies with Hank Aaron, Brett Butler, Bill Gaither, Orel
Hershiser, Luis Palau, Walter Payton, Nolan Ryan, and Sammy
Tippit among many others. The Hershiser and Ryan books reached
the New York Times best-seller list. Behind the Stories
(Baker: 2002) tells more about Jerry Jenkins in the chapter,
"The Test of Success."
Dr. Jenkins also assisted Dr. Billy Graham with his memoirs,
Just As I Am, also a New York Times bestseller. Beginning in
1993, Jerry Jenkins spent 13 months assisting Dr. Graham with
his autobiography. He considers the time he spent with Dr.
Graham the privilege of a lifetime.
Jerry Jenkins owns Jenkins Entertainment, a filmmaking company
in Los Angeles, which produced the critically-acclaimed movie
Hometown Legend, based on his book of the same name. Hometown
Legend was listed as one of the Top 10 family films of 2002 by
Good News Communication's MOVIEGUIDE. Visit the official site
for details on the latest award-winning production of Midnight
Clear. You'll find information about this remarkable new film
as well as ordering information. The feature film, Midnight
Clear, was the Winner of the Special Jury Prize for "Best
First Feature" at the 2007 Cinequest Film Festival.
Dr. Jenkins also owns the Christian Writers Guild, which aims
to train tomorrow's professional Christian writers and has
nearly 2,000 members worldwide. The centerpiece of the Jerry
B. Jenkins Christian Writers Guild is a brand-new, e-mail
correspondence course tailored to fit the busiest lifestyle.
Students are personally mentored by a seasoned professional
writer or editor via e-mail throughout the two-year program.
Coursework is also available for young writers 8-12 as well as
a program for teens. Check the website for details.
The Guild will hold its 8th Writing for the Soul conference at
The Broadmoor, in Colorado Springs, CO, from January 31
through February 3, 2008. The kick-off speaker will be Lee
Strobel, best-selling author of The Case for Christ The
Conference features six workshop tracks for adults and one
just for teens, plus the opportunity to make one-on-one
appointments with dozens of publishing reps and literary
agents. For details visit the Christian Writers Guild website
or call toll-free (866) 495-5177, ext. 15.
The Guild has also launched its latest writing contests –
Operation First Novel and Operation First Book (nonfiction)
for unpublished authors. The grand prize is $20,000 for
Fiction, plus publication by Tyndale House. Entry deadline is
October 3, 2007. (Must be a Guild member by September 19,
2007.) The winner of the nonfiction contest will receive
$10,000 and possible publication by Harvest House. Entry
deadline is September 5, 2007. (Must be a member by September
19, 2007.) Winners in both fiction and nonfiction categories
will be announced January 31, 2008 at the Christian Writers
Guild Conference in Colorado Springs. Click here for contest
details.
As a marriage and family author and speaker, Dr. Jenkins has
been a frequent guest on Dr. James Dobson's Focus On the
Family radio program. Jerry Jenkins wrote the nationally
syndicated sports story comic strip, Gil Thorp, from 1996-2004.
He speaks widely, primarily on writing, and is a sought-after
humorist. Please check Jerry Jenkins's itinerary for details
of upcoming speaking engagements and other appearances.
He and his wife Dianna have three grown sons and four
grandchildren and live in Colorado.
Dr. Jerry B. Jenkins, former vice president for publishing
and currently writer-at-large for the Moody Bible Institute of
Chicago, is the author of more than 170 books, including the
65,000,000-selling Left Behind series. Jerry Jenkins has been
awarded four honorary doctorates from Bethel College
(Indiana), Trinity International University (Illinois),
Colorado Christian University, and Huntington College
(Indiana).
The Rising, the 13th book in the Left Behind series, was a New
York Times best-seller. The Rising was the first in a trilogy
of books about what happened to the Left Behind characters
before the Rapture. The Regime, Book 14, released November 15,
2005, and The Rapture released June 6, 2006.
The last book in the Left Behind series, Kingdom Come released
April 2007 and hit #3 on the New York Times Bestseller List.
Jerry Jenkins and Tim LaHaye's most recent collaboration is
John's Story the first book in the new Jesus Chronicles series
from Putnam Praise. It debuted at #25 on the New York Times
Bestseller List. Riven, Jerry's standalone novel, will release
from Tyndale in March 2008.
Also the former editor of Moody Magazine, Dr. Jenkins's
writing has appeared in Time, Reader's Digest, Parade,
Guideposts, and dozens of Christian periodicals. Jerry Jenkins
and Tim LaHaye were profiled in a May 24, 2004 cover story in
Newsweek magazine entitled "The New Prophets of Revelation."
Jerry Jenkins's non-fiction books include as-told-to
biographies with Hank Aaron, Brett Butler, Bill Gaither, Orel
Hershiser, Luis Palau, Walter Payton, Nolan Ryan, and Sammy
Tippit among many others. The Hershiser and Ryan books reached
the New York Times best-seller list. Behind the Stories
(Baker: 2002) tells more about Jerry Jenkins in the chapter,
"The Test of Success."
Dr. Jenkins also assisted Dr. Billy Graham with his memoirs,
Just As I Am, also a New York Times bestseller. Beginning in
1993, Jerry Jenkins spent 13 months assisting Dr. Graham with
his autobiography. He considers the time he spent with Dr.
Graham the privilege of a lifetime.
Jerry Jenkins owns Jenkins Entertainment, a filmmaking company
in Los Angeles, which produced the critically-acclaimed movie
Hometown Legend, based on his book of the same name. Hometown
Legend was listed as one of the Top 10 family films of 2002 by
Good News Communication's MOVIEGUIDE. Visit the official site
for details on the latest award-winning production of Midnight
Clear. You'll find information about this remarkable new film
as well as ordering information. The feature film, Midnight
Clear, was the Winner of the Special Jury Prize for "Best
First Feature" at the 2007 Cinequest Film Festival.
Dr. Jenkins also owns the Christian Writers Guild, which aims
to train tomorrow's professional Christian writers and has
nearly 2,000 members worldwide. The centerpiece of the Jerry
B. Jenkins Christian Writers Guild is a brand-new, e-mail
correspondence course tailored to fit the busiest lifestyle.
Students are personally mentored by a seasoned professional
writer or editor via e-mail throughout the two-year program.
Coursework is also available for young writers 8-12 as well as
a program for teens. Check the website for details.
The Guild will hold its 8th Writing for the Soul conference at
The Broadmoor, in Colorado Springs, CO, from January 31
through February 3, 2008. The kick-off speaker will be Lee
Strobel, best-selling author of The Case for Christ The
Conference features six workshop tracks for adults and one
just for teens, plus the opportunity to make one-on-one
appointments with dozens of publishing reps and literary
agents. For details visit the Christian Writers Guild website
or call toll-free (866) 495-5177, ext. 15.
The Guild has also launched its latest writing contests –
Operation First Novel and Operation First Book (nonfiction)
for unpublished authors. The grand prize is $20,000 for
Fiction, plus publication by Tyndale House. Entry deadline is
October 3, 2007. (Must be a Guild member by September 19,
2007.) The winner of the nonfiction contest will receive
$10,000 and possible publication by Harvest House. Entry
deadline is September 5, 2007. (Must be a member by September
19, 2007.) Winners in both fiction and nonfiction categories
will be announced January 31, 2008 at the Christian Writers
Guild Conference in Colorado Springs. Click here for contest
details.
As a marriage and family author and speaker, Dr. Jenkins has
been a frequent guest on Dr. James Dobson's Focus On the
Family radio program. Jerry Jenkins wrote the nationally
syndicated sports story comic strip, Gil Thorp, from 1996-2004.
He speaks widely, primarily on writing, and is a sought-after
humorist. Please check Jerry Jenkins's itinerary for details
of upcoming speaking engagements and other appearances.
He and his wife Dianna have three grown sons and four
grandchildren and live in Colorado.